Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) By in situ Hybridization, Paraffin
:2002902
Mnemonic: EBV ISH
Methodology:
In situ Hybridization
Performed:
Mon-Fri
Reported:
2-5 days
Specimen Required:
Collect: Tissue.
Specimen Preparation: Formalin fix (10% neutral buffered formalin) and paraffin-embed tissue. Transport tissue block or 5 unstained 5 micron slides. (Min: 3 slides) Protect paraffin block and/or slides from excessive heat.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature or refrigerated. Ship in cooled container during summer months.
Remarks: Include surgical pathology report.
Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens fixed or processed in alternative fixatives (alcohol, Prefer®) or heavy metal fixatives (B-4 or B-5). Frozen specimens.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval:
Negative
Interpretive Data:
Refer to report
Refer to Statement A under Testing Information at http://www.aruplab.com.
CPT Code(s):
88365
Cross References:
EBER ISH (Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) by in situ Hybridization, Paraffin), EBV ISH (Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) By in situ Hybridization, Paraffin)
